Forum: Construction Equipment
02-05-2022, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,536
Re: Looking to get an excavator
I have no knowledge of any machines, but I share your sentiment. I'm skeptical of the Asian import machines. Euro machines are overkill (but beautiful) and difficult to buy. I'm hesitant to blindly...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
01-29-2022, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,913
Re: Hidromek
Bringing back an old thread from the dead.
Has anybody built or played with a Metal Hobbi excavator? The little 245 excavator...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-16-2022, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck
What's the learning curve like on the pulse TIGs? Seams "easier" than tradition TIG welding, but looks can be deceiving when watching experts.
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Forum: General Discussion
03-07-2021, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,741
Re: Less help now a days
still pop in regularly, but none of my projects ever got finished, so I'm far from knowledgeable. Been focusing on 1:1 scale stuff before I return to models.
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Forum: Welcome New Members
03-10-2019, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,116
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-17-2018, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,539
Re: Liebherr R926compact
The hybrid construction of the boom is really nice. All the hydro/electrical is beautifully packaged too.
I love the zero swing excavators.
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Forum: Welcome New Members
04-14-2017, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,551
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
02-04-2017, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,883
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Forum: General Discussion
12-23-2016, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 13,136
Re: Is this hobby dying in the US?
I hadn't really considered this hobby to have fully caught on in the US/Canada. Several small vendors and a couple bigger vendors, but mostly it feels underground. The high price is likely part of...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-15-2016, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,092
Re: Need help with fittings please.
Have you checked out SMC? I think the push locks are physically larger than barb fittings with a sleeve. A lot of guys here use barb fittings, although in metric.
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-12-2016, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Re: Welding help
I've had good luck with a butane torch, flux and solder. Usually plain electrical solder, but sometimes silver solder. Brass and thin steel only.
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2016, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,398
Re: MCMaster-Carr
My first stop to see if a part I need exists. If McMaster doesn't have it no one will.
Also, free cad models of most components.
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-09-2016, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-08-2016, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
Re: International Genetics Construction
It's alive! Well, except for the telescope, and 4wd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ce6G72fvw
Figured out my load holding issues were not valve related. The rc4wd lift cylinder had an...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
01-24-2016, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
Re: International Genetics Construction
Made some progress on the TH407C telehandler. Before paint it was up and running as 2WD/4WS without the telescope. I was having trouble with load holding when the pump slowed down, so no video. I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
05-02-2015, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,058
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-08-2015, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-08-2015, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
Re: International Genetics Construction
TH407C Telehandler progress:
Initial design was roughed out in CAD. Chassis was prototyped to confirm the driveline layout is functional (see video). Final parts are being ordered now to verify...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
02-08-2015, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,530
International Genetics Construction
A fictional company from the Jurassic Park series. Why the INGen name? I like the looks of the logo. All of vehicles are barely finished or hardly started. What better place to dump a pile of...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
12-29-2014, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,493
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Forum: General Discussion
11-28-2014, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,646
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Forum: General Discussion
08-31-2014, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,983
Re: life question
I'm one of the younger guys on here at 29, but ill share my path so far. As a kid I was always taking things apart and playing with legos. My parents made it easy to go to college, so I did. I was...
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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers
08-15-2014, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,493
Re: DUMP MEILLER
Great technique. Showing the steps helps me understand how you did it.
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Forum: Welcome New Members
07-05-2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,571
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
07-04-2014, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,143
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